Rabbitohs fullback Adam MacDougall has taken the early guilty plea on a reckless high tackle charge and will miss the game agains the Warriors this weekend.

As a result of the tackle on Canberra Raider Lincoln Withers, MacDougall will also miss Souths clash with the Knights at Central Coast Stadium on April 10.

For the clash with the Warriors Brett Kearney will take the number six jersey, returning from an ankle injury, with Todd Polglase moving into the fullback position. Scott Logan will start the game with Luke Stuart shifting to the second row and Shane Rigon reverting to the bench.

Trent Young will make his first grade debut this Sunday off the interchange bench.

Souths: 1. Todd Polglase, 2. Luke MacDougall, 3. Shannon Hegarty, 4. Lee Hookey, 5. Brad Watts, 6. Brett Kearney, 7. Joe Williams, 8. Peter Cusack, 9. Shane Walker, 10. Scott Logan, 11. Bryan Fletcher (capt), 12. Luke Stuart, 13.  Ashley Harrison. Res: Minichiello, Fa'alogo, Rigon, Young.